It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Dr. Keith Owen Albinati on June 14, 2019 at the age of 62 years. Keith will forever remain in our hearts as a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.
Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on February 13th, 1957, Keith was the second of three children born to Marcel and Enid Albinati. For most of his youth, Keith grew up helping on the family farm located on 85th Street, just west of Calgary. Keith studied sciences at the University of Calgary and in 1986 he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Manitoba. After graduation he joined his father and the two practiced out of an office at One Palliser Square until 1992 when the elder Dr. Albinati retired and Keith built a new clinic on 17th Avenue, in the community of Killarney. From that point, Keith ran his own clinic in Calgary and was noted by many patients as practicing dentistry with compassion, kindness, and a genuine desire to help others for over 30 years.
Keith’s generous ethic was emulated through his volunteer missionary work. During the 1980s and the 1990s, Keith volunteered his dental services on dozens of medical mission trips to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador and Central America. Keith also did plenty of volunteer work for the homeless in Calgary through the Mustard Seed. Although dentistry was Keith’s profession, his true passion was his four children: Chris, Tim, Nathan and Natalia. His joy in raising them as kids was matched only by his pride in their accomplishments as adults. Keith enjoyed laughing, music, and spending time outdoors in nature. He was an avid runner, having completed over twenty marathons, innumerable half-marathons, 10ks and other races, and countless walks with our family dog Loki. Keith is survived by his children, Christopher (Carolyn), Timothy, Nathaniel, Natalia, and his grandchildren, Theo, Uma, and Felix. He is also survived by his brother, Denis (Carole); his sister, Valerie (Will) Dove; as well as many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Marcel and Enid Albinati.
A funeral service will be held at Parkdale Grace Fellowship (2608 1 Ave NW) on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00am. A Reception will follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dr Keith Owen Albinati February 13 1957 June 14 2019 (age 62)..
Décès pour la Ville: Calgary, Province: Alberta